The Javelinas (0-1) jumped out to a 10-0 lead after the first quarter but Central Washington scored 14 points in the second quarter to take the lead and added six points in the third and 14 in the fourth period.

The Wildcats (1-0) won its first season opener in eight years and out-gained the Javelinas 374 to 312, including rushing for 192 yards on the ground.

Javelinas running back Nick Pelrean led all rushers with 102 yards and a touchdown and Conner Smith completed 23 of 36 passes for 222 yards and an interception.

The Javelinas will look to regroup this week as they get ready for a long road trip to British Columbia to take on Simon Fraser on Saturday.